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Many parents associate braces and orthodontics with their teen years but you may be surprised to learn that the best time for your little one to have their first orthodontic visit is around their 7th birthday. We know, we know – they’re still running around the jungle gym and definitely not exhibiting any tween behavior […]

Every baby has all 20 of their primary teeth in their jaw at birth. When they start to poke through the gum (what we dentists call eruption) is another story. While your infant is most likely on nobody’s idea of a perfect schedule (you probably found that out by now!) it’s important to have a […]

We all know someone who is afraid of the dentist. Often it’s because they didn’t have a great first experience as a child. At Let’s Smile Dental we want to make sure that’s not your child! Our goal is to establish great oral health habits for your little one, in a fun, friendly and safe […]

We do everything on our phones today, from listening to our kids’ favorite music to electronic banking, to seeing who is at our front door while we’re away from home. At Let’s Smile Dental we’re excited to announce that at our practice you can now use your phone to manage your orthodontic treatment too! Using […]

These days you can do almost anything with the click of a button. Order school supplies. Get a ride across town. Watch your favorite movie. Schedule a delivery. It seems like every day there’s a newer and easier way to do almost everything. We’ve been programmed to accept that anything can be ordered online and […]

We’re betting that when you think of your child’s first trip to the dentist you’re not thinking it’s for your toddler’s one or two lonely little teeth… but it should be. That’s right, your child’s first check-up should come just as they’re sprouting their first lower central incisors (the middle ones on the bottom!). At […]

We all know the saying, “Don’t judge a book by its cover”, but the reality is: we all do. First impressions are really important, and your smile says a lot about you. That’s why at Let’s Smile Dental, we care about not only helping our teens, but about helping adults as well. A straight smile […]

At an early age thumbsucking is harmless. It helps an infant self-soothe and is a natural newborn reflex.   Let’s face it, it’s also kinda cute.   But extended thumbsucking past a certain age can lead to dental issues later on in life. Especially if your child is still thumbsucking when permanent teeth start to […]